We are at an unprecedented crossroads in the energy sector where the convergence of technology, energy deregulation and the e-commerce revolution is creating profound opportunity, as well as unleashing great uncertainty. Emerging energy technologies such as distributed generation, power storage, and power quality are rapidly supporting viable product offerings in the power and natural gas markets. Power supply shortages, increased demand and transmission/grid constraints are creating heightened volatility and market inefficiencies. This confluence of factors is yielding extraordinary opportunities to capture value.

We believe it is not enough to have good ideas. Today's advisors and capital providers need to be equipped with in-depth knowledge about the changing landscape and the resulting impact on the energy industry. And seeing the problems from the customer's perspective is invaluable. It takes more than a typical venture capital fund to meet the demands of participants in the new energy economy. In a concerted effort to address this large gap in the market, EVG has founded a boutique energy investment firm created to offer our clients the paragon of services. Through our accomplished partnership and unique multi-faceted approach, we have structured the ideal vehicle to capture value in emerging opportunities in the energy sector.

EVG has an evolving perspective on valuation as influenced by the changing tides of regulation and technology. Understanding the valuation of companies throughout their lifecycle, from start-up to maturity, is the common thread connecting EVG's business units. The empirical ability to find these companies and create a vehicle to invest in them sets EVG apart from other traditional venture capital firms. As investors grapple with how to take advantage of risks and opportunities, EVG is looking ahead on how to capitalize. Our intellectual capital and financial wherewithal offer the ability to invest across the risk spectrum and extract value from the existing discord. We view our multiple business units as a powerful vehicle that pulls together key services at the dawn of unprecedented convergence. To put it simply, we have the market wisdom to implement our good ideas. Each of our clients has access to the strategic vision, market knowledge and resources of our entire firm that effectively augments capabilities and maximizes growth potential.